The Quivering
Developed by Charybdis Ltd · Published by Alternative Software Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An adventure game by Charybdis Ltd, published by Alternative Software Ltd — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Classic Retro point and click adventure from yesteryear. Set in the dark and foreboding village of Warty Hollow, The Quivering follows the fortunes of young Spud, as he tries to save his uncle, Olivetti Franken-Stamp, from the diabolical spell cast upon him by the big cheese from Hell, Big D.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Quivering.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
- Processor: Pentium 800 Mhz or higher
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: SVGA video card capable of 1024x768 and 24-bit color
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: 100% compatible Windows® 16-bit sound card and drivers
Supported languages (1)
The Quivering FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Quivering?
Steam classifies The Quivering as a Adventure game, developed by Charybdis Ltd. Classic Retro point and click adventure from yesteryear. Set in the dark and foreboding village of Warty Hollow, The Quivering follows the fortunes of young Spud, as he tries to save his uncle, Olivetti Franken-Stamp, from the diabolical spell cast upon him by the big cheese from Hell, Big D.
How much does The Quivering cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Quivering at $0.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Quivering single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Quivering: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Quivering on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Quivering for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Quivering out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 28, 2015.
What platforms is The Quivering on?
The Quivering is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Quivering single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Quivering cost?
Steam lists it at $0.79.
Who made The Quivering?
The Quivering is developed by Charybdis Ltd and published by Alternative Software Ltd.
Where to get The Quivering
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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